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About Cursed Films

Cursed Films is a documentary TV series that premiered on Shudder on April 2, 2020. It has 2 seasons and 10 episodes so far and was canceled. The latest episode, Season 2 Episode 5 "Cannibal Holocaust", aired on May 5, 2022.

A documentary series exploring the myths and legends behind some of Hollywood’s notoriously “cursed” horror film productions. From plane accidents and bombings during the making of The Omen, to the rumored use of real human skeletons on the set of Poltergeist, these stories are legendary amongst film fans and filmmakers alike. But where does the truth lie?

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Episodes

10 episodes · 2 seasons

Season 1

2020 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 6 years ago

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    5. Twilight Zone: The Movie

    Finale

    A horrific on-set accident during the production of Twilight Zone: The Movie leaves those involved in the making of the film cursed by the memory of the incident they witnessed.

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    4. The Crow

    Years after Bruce Lee's mysterious death is attributed to the "Lee Family Curse", his son Brandon's life was cut short due to a tragic on-set accident during the making of The Crow.

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    3. Poltergeist

    A series of untimely deaths connected to the making of the Poltergeist films inspire rumours that the production was cursed. Supernatural suspicions are stoked by rumours that real human skeletons were used during the making of the film.

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    2. The Omen

    A series of unfortunate events plague the cast and crew during the making of The Omen, raising concerns that the film might be cursed by the devil himself.

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    1. The Exorcist

    The release of The Exorcist was surrounded by controversy, as reports of fainting theatre-goers and mysterious on-set accidents raised questions as to whether or not the film itself was evil.

Season 2

2022 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 4 years ago

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    5. Cannibal Holocaust

    Finale

    A look into the making of what is arguably the most controversial films ever produced: Cannibal Holocaust.

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    4. The Serpent and the Rainbow

    An exploration of Wes Craven's journey into the secret societies of Haitian Voodoo, zombies, and magic: Serpent and the Rainbow.

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    3. Stalker

    Examining the troubled making of Andrei Tarkovsky's science-fiction masterwork "Stalker," and the production disasters that beset the production: damaged film stock, earthquakes, and a sickness that afflicted the cast and crew.

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    2. Rosemary's Baby

    A look into the making of Roman Polanski's Rosemary's Baby, and the tragic aftermath following the films release.

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    1. The Wizard of Oz

    An exploration of the dark myths and legends behind one of the most beloved films in the history of cinema: The Wizard of OZ.

Cast & crew

Created by Jay Cheel

  • Vincent Bauhaus

    Self - Exorcist

  • Linda Blair

    Linda Blair

    Self - Actor

  • Eileen Dietz

    Eileen Dietz

    Self - Actor

  • Arturo David Rodríguez González

    Self

  • Sarah Graff

    Self - Associate Curator, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

  • Barton Lane

    Self - Radiologist

  • Matt Miller

    Matt Miller

    Self - Journalist, Esquire

  • Victoria Helen Mosha

    Self

  • Nestor Vincent-Pomales

    Self

  • April Wolfe

    Self - Film Critic

  • Ciara Antoski

    Self

  • Samuel Archer

    Self

  • Hector Avalos

    Self - Professor of Religious Studies

  • Nate Bales

    Self - Black Magician, Four Thrones

  • Alaana Bergin

    Self

  • Tony Burke

    Self - Professor of Religious Studies

Cursed Films FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Cursed Films?

Cursed Films has been canceled, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 5, 2022.

When did the latest episode of Cursed Films come out?

The most recent episode of Cursed Films, Season 2 Episode 5 "Cannibal Holocaust", aired on May 5, 2022.

How many seasons of Cursed Films are there?

Cursed Films has 2 seasons with 10 episodes in total.

When did Cursed Films first air?

Cursed Films first aired on Shudder on April 2, 2020.

How do I get notified when new episodes of Cursed Films are released?

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